Comments on: Stealthy, Razor Thin ATM Insert Skimmershttps://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/08/stealthy-razor-thin-atm-insert-skimmers/
In-depth security news and investigationTue, 20 Mar 2018 01:59:07 +0000hourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4By: Alexhttps://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/08/stealthy-razor-thin-atm-insert-skimmers/comment-page-1/#comment-283663
Sat, 06 Sep 2014 01:38:13 +0000http://krebsonsecurity.com/?p=27242#comment-283663Must be a US thing then. I live in Canada. Here are the RBC rules as an example and I’ve lived in Germany too where you have 6 weeks to dispute a debit card charge. If you only get two days your bank is screwing you over…

Transaction errors (unauthorized, incorrect amount, merchant errors)
If you identify a transaction error on your statement, such as an unauthorized and/or incorrect amount, we must hear from you no later than 60 days after we send you the FIRST statement on which the problem appears.

I never have to pay interest on my credit card either as I use it like a debit card, I.e. I pay it off multiple times per month. I’ve never paid any fees for a debit card purchase either. I keep track of what I buy on a more fine grained level than per account statement line item. I can tell you how much money I spent for alcohol in June 2011 vs. December 2010 and what the average price I paid for gas in those same months 🙂

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Thu, 28 Aug 2014 23:38:14 +0000http://krebsonsecurity.com/?p=27242#comment-278919Yes same here.As a matter of fact, the bank will call me to confirm large purchases.

I like that.I have insurance I pay for on my accounts in the event of fraud and I get reimbursed.

To those who are wealthy, check your bills closely as criminals are hoping you’ll overlook a $20 purchase.

What’s bad is these crooks are hurting low income to middle class elements of society on this planet.

They get no sympathy from me.

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Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:18:40 +0000http://krebsonsecurity.com/?p=27242#comment-278776You have to applaud the technical ability of the criminal, these are impressive devices to design and install. Luckily, if the bank has an effective anti-skimming device installed, this will detect the threat and immediately take the ATM out of service.

Our company develop and install our own anti-skimming device, the ASD-8, this device will detect these thinner skimmers due to the multiple sensors and equipment we install. Our device not only takes the ATM out of service, but reports the threat immediately – so panic not, if the bank is protecting their ATM, we’ve got it covered.

There is a news story about these razor thin skimmers on our website cennox.com

]]>By: Jimhttps://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/08/stealthy-razor-thin-atm-insert-skimmers/comment-page-2/#comment-278518
Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:17:47 +0000http://krebsonsecurity.com/?p=27242#comment-278518In the UK at least nowhere’s accepted cheques for about 5 years now, since the introduction of chip-and-pin. That doesn’t answer your question directly but just thought I’d highlight the fact that in western Europe at least cheques are pretty much obsolete, used only for sending money as a gift in a birthday card.
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Wed, 27 Aug 2014 00:00:55 +0000http://krebsonsecurity.com/?p=27242#comment-278274Yes, I do use cash, but only for small impulse purchases. For cash I negotiate a check at my local bank (which is 7 miles from my residence) when my wallet seems a tad too thin, though I have found that for the past 10 years I seem to be able to use less than $100/ month. Most stores I frequent actually appreciate that for purchases I use a check.

Again, I fail to see the addiction to ATM’s when there are safer alternatives.

]]>By: SeymourBhttps://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/08/stealthy-razor-thin-atm-insert-skimmers/comment-page-1/#comment-278235
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 20:34:55 +0000http://krebsonsecurity.com/?p=27242#comment-278235Actually, you need to measure the size of the slot, the thickness of the ATM card, and then make sure your device is the thickness of the difference between the two.

In all likelihood the thickness of this device was determined by the thickness of the battery, which isn’t the way to do it.

]]>By: GiveMyCashhttps://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/08/stealthy-razor-thin-atm-insert-skimmers/comment-page-2/#comment-278213
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:02:22 +0000http://krebsonsecurity.com/?p=27242#comment-278213you apparently don’t do cash anymore.
that’s probably why you don’t understand the demand to use ATMs.
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Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:13:29 +0000http://krebsonsecurity.com/?p=27242#comment-278159I am wondering why so many users have such a great concern and actually use ATM’s so frequently. I carry two credit cards when traveling any great distance from my residence, I notify my credit card companies that I will be traveling to XXX for a specific period and that any unusually large purchases or out of character purchases be flagged for verification. When near home or at home I use bank drafts/checks/cheques for the majority of my purchases. I also use a debt card or credit card at some limited point of sale purchases and on purchases done via the INTERNET. On Point of Sale purchases I always use a form of payment that requires my signature. I have not had any need to use any ATM in over 10 years. My bank has informed me that a reversal can be done for any questioned check/debit/EFT, or Credit purchase as long as I conform to timely notice for each specific type of demand against my account. What and why is there a big demand for ATM usage?
]]>By: Mahhnhttps://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/08/stealthy-razor-thin-atm-insert-skimmers/comment-page-2/#comment-278116
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:32:15 +0000http://krebsonsecurity.com/?p=27242#comment-278116Really makes me want to only use cash. MC and Visa don’t need that 2%+ from me anyways .
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